[Tambohamilton]

Anyone with experience in having their windscreen replaced got any tips, please? Can I still get OE glass nowadays? Worth trying to upgrade to climate control glass while I'm at it?

Any recommendations for a place to have it done in Herefordshire-ish area?

Thanks

[whyzee125]

The climate glass is pretty cool--very rare in the states. You can still get OE, Genuine, and aftermarket glass for these. IMO OE vs genuine is a non-issue unless you want the BMW logo in the corner. Most aftermarket glass is pretty good too nowadays so I wouldn't worry too much but OE is cheap enough. Make SURE they use a new OEM upper molding and lower clip to hold the cowl down or else you'll get water leaks.

[Tambohamilton]

Thanks. Good knowledge on the moulding/clip - got part numbers for those please?

Edit: I guess that's 51317061967 for the cover, and...?

[Silver Streek]

I've had a few windscreens in the last couple of years, all have been from Autoglass and Auto windscreens I think it was. No problem at all, and you can't tell the difference from the original BMW screen. As said above make sure they fit the seals properly do you don't get any leaks after.

The screen fitted by Autoglass actually improved the function of my auto windscreen wipers, they were much more responsive with the new screen.

[Tambohamilton]

Nice, my auto wipers are pretty rubbish.

[whyzee125]

Yessir,


Lower locking piece: 51137133292
Upper molding: 51317061967